Newmarket pilot for first-of-its-kind dynamic loading zone

Newmarket's Kingdon Street is set to be home to a dynamic loading zone - the first of it's kind in Aotearoa.

Auckland Transport is trialing a new type of dynamic loading zone, with the first pilot launching in Newmarket's Kingdon Street, near the intersection with Khyber Pass Road.

LED lights installed along the eastern kerb will signal the status by changing colour, the lights will switch between clearway, loading zone and paid parking signals.

The trial is part of an innovation initiative using technology and LED lights on an existing loading zone/clearway and parking zone to allow for multiple uses of the space at various times of the day.

From late May 2025, the LED lights will begin to be installed with the trial expected to commence in June. These lights will automatically change colour and pattern to show what parking or loading rules apply at different times of the day. The trial aims to make the best use of limited road space, improve clarity for drivers about when they can park in this space and test how this technology could be rolled out across Auckland in the future.

Mark Knoff-Thomas, CEO of Newmarket Business Association commented “We are excited to be the guinea pigs for this trial. This new smart technology paves the way for dynamic use of the roadway and could eventually see multi-use zones across the precinct that change depending on time of day and demand.”

Visit haveyoursay.at.govt.nz/dynamic-loading-zone-kingdon-street to learn more.